Traditional foods of Helsinki Finland
Helsinki Food Market – Vanha Kauppahalli – Old Market Hall

Visit the Old Market Hall at Vanha Kauppahalli. It is one of the top things to do in Helsinki, Finland, a City of Design. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Helsinki, Finland’s Old Market Hall at Vanha Kauppahalli offers an abundance of fresh authentic delicious foods produced locally. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Traditional foods of Finland: Smoked salmon, pickled herring, octopus, mussels and more in the markets of Helsinki. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Traditional foods of Helsinki Finland: Smoked salmon, pickled herring, octopus, mussels and more in the markets of Helsinki. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Traditional foods of Finland: Spicy octopus offered in the markets of Helsinki. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Traditional foods of Finland: Smoked fish, salmon tartar and fried herring served on bread for sale in the markets of Helsinki. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Traditional foods of Finland: smoked salmon, pickled herring, lox and open-faced sandwiches offered in the markets of Helsinki. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Helsinki, Finland’s Old Market Hall at Vanha Kauppahalli offers an abundance of fresh authentic delicious foods produced locally. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Traditional Foods of Finland: Smoked rainbow trout, smoked Baltic herring, smoked mackerel and Elderwood flamed salmon offered in the markets of Helsinki. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Traditional foods of Finland: A variety of pickled herring can be bought in the markets of Helsinki. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Traditional foods of Finland. Delicious cakes, pastries and baked goods in the markets of Helsinki. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Traditional Foods of Finland. Delicious hand-made sweets and chocolate in the markets of Helsinki. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Traditional foods of Finland. Delicious cakes, pastries and baked goods in the markets of Helsinki. This bakery’s cinnamon rolls were voted the best in Helsinki. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Smoked and crispy reindeer chips offered at the markets of Helsinki, Finland. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Traditional foods of Finland: Cans of reindeer, elk and beer meat or pate found in markets and shops in Helsinki. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Helsinki Market Square

Visit Helsinki’s Market Square. It is one of the top things to do in Helsinki, Finland a UNESCO City of Design. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Beautiful hand-crafted silver jewelry found in Helsinki, Finland’s Market Square. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Colourful handmade jewelry found in Helsinki, Finland’s Market Square. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

A food stand in Helsinki, Finland’s Market Square offers grilled reindeer and moose sausage. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

A food stand in Helsinki, Finland’s Market Square offers fresh, local fruits and vegetables. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
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